Name of the Project
Chengdu Metro Line 5.

Location
Chengdu, China.

Client
Chengdu Metro Corp.

Project Description
Chengu Line 5 will be 49 km long and will have 41 stations.

The project will connect the city’s six districts from the north to the south and will be a high-capacity line, with an eight-car-type configuration – a first for Chengdu.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
The line is expected to start revenue service by the end of 2019.

Latest Developments
Chengdu Metro has awarded Alstom a contract to supply the traction systems for 496 metro cars to circulate on Line 5.

The contract is worth about €57-million.

As part of the contract, Alstom will supply its OptONIX metro traction system, specifically designed and developed for the Chinese market. This includes traction converters, motors and auxiliary converters. It is designed to improve operational performance and reduce life-cycle costs using regenerative braking.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Alstom (traction systems).

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
Chengdu Metro Corp, tel +86 28 6163 9102.